Aug 20 2023
Those who grew up with CITV classics like Fraggle Rock, Fun House and Knightmare may be feeling a pang of nostalgia as the children’s channel comes off air after 30 years. Children’s TV channel CITV – loved for kids’ classics including Danger Mouse and Rainbow – will close next month. It is making way for […]
Jul 7 2023
That’s TV signals intent to continue its diversification with application to Ofcom for a licence to broadcast a film channel on satellite and Freeview. After launching multiple music channels across satellite and Freeview, That’s TV latest Ofcom broadcast licence request sees That’s TV preparing to launch a channel called ‘That’s Cinema’. The channel replaces That’s […]
May 28 2023
The BBC has begun an information campaign to help transition listeners of Radio 4 Long Wave (LW) to alternative BBC platforms. This follows the announcement in May 2022 that the BBC is to stop scheduling separate content for Radio 4 LW in anticipation of the closure of the LW platform, owned and operated by a […]
May 24 2023
Sky News is now available as an audio service on TuneIn – the world’s leading live-streaming audio platform – allowing listeners in the UK, Ireland and in the US, free access to trusted, quality news wherever they are. The partnership means Sky News’ award-winning non-stop news coverage is now accessible to audiences when they’re not […]
May 23 2023
ITV is launching a new dedicated destination for kids on ITVX – ITVX Kids – with more content than ever before, across a range of titles appealing to both school age and pre-school age children. Launching in July 2023, and rolling out across the school summer holiday period, the new consolidated children’s offering will also […]
May 23 2023
CNN has launched CNN Fast, a new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel that offers a fresh way for audiences to watch a range of quick-paced, internationally focused CNN content. CNN Fast is a curated channel of short-form videos that will feature international stories across major news events, business, entertainment, sport and the environment. Launching […]
May 17 2023
Leading UK organisations have joined the Broadcast 2040+ campaign to protect traditional TV and radio, following record breaking Eurovision and coronation viewing figures. Under the Government’s current policy, broadcast services are only guaranteed until the early 2030s. The Broadcast 2040+ campaign brings together a coalition of voices, including Age UK, the Digital Poverty Alliance, The […]
Mar 21 2023
On 22 March 2023 some broadcasters are making important changes to their channels. You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date. GREAT! Movies action will be renamed GREAT! action, in line with other GREAT! channels. GREAT! action is available on Freeview channel 42, though not […]
Mar 14 2023
ITV has announced the planned closure of its dedicated children’s channel CITV. The channel was launched in 2006 after the success of the Children’s ITV programming block, which launched on ITV in 1983 as dedicated late afternoon programming for children aged between five and 13. On Friday, the broadcaster announced the CITV channel is set […]
Mar 2 2023
The BBC is replacing its standard definition (SD) broadcasts on satellite with high definition (HD) versions. From January 23rd 2023 to February 23rd 2023, the BBC closed all regional BBC One SD channels, and replaced with a UK-wide version of BBC One. At the same time, the BBC launched the HD version of your local […]
Feb 24 2023
BBC News will launch a revised schedule this March which will leave the service with no planned facility to cover UK breaking news stories. Existing UK-only programmes on the BBC News Channel will come to an end next week. From 6th March, a new joint UK/international schedule will see UK viewers receive programmes including World […]
UKTV stays on satellite until the end of the decade
CITV: Children’s TV channel will close in September
That’s TV secures licence for That’s Cinema
BBC Radio 4 begins information campaign to transition listeners from Long Wave
Sky News launches international audio service
ITVX Kids launching in Summer 2023
CNN launches new FAST channel in Europe
More organisations join crusade to protect terrestrial television and radio
Channel launches and updates on Freeview
ITV announces closure of CITV
Sep 12 2023
UKTV stays on satellite until the end of the decade
A new agreement between UKTV and satellite operator SES will ensure Sky and Freesat viewers in the UK and Ireland will continue to be able to access a number of channels until the end of the decade. The deal includes one transponder to house UKTV’s bouquet of channels, including Dave, Gold and W. SES will […]
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By Expat • UKTV • Tags: Satellite, SES, UKTV